Supplier Performance Regional Lean Expert

# Job Description Summary

Drive lean initiatives across the suppliers. Manages the value stream map for the suppliers and is responsible to work with sourcing and supplier performance team and the Plants to establish a customer-based process improvement strategy, which drives safety, quality, lead time reduction, supplier on time delivery and productivity improvement in line with business/functional objectives.

# Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

- Create the Lean vision and implement a Lean strategy on PT suppliers to reduce PT products lead time, PT inventory cost and waste

- Deploy the Lean implementation at supplier sites in team with Plants initiatives and drive cross-functional results.

- Lead and develop Lean Facilitators in Supplier performance team and in Supplier organization.

- Support early integration of Lean principles to simplify internal process and tools.

- Drive measurable improvements in supplier lead-time, supplier on time delivery, overall supplier installed capacity estimation vs forecast (in team with GCL) being beneficial to plants productivity, inventory, product flow and cost out.

- Support suppliers on developing value stream maps for the Organization and eliminate process waste through implementation of Lean.

- Guide supplier performance team and suppliers in developing and executing Lean plans to monitor and increase overall supplier performance managing multiple value streams, serving as a recognized expert and resource leader for focus areas delivering significant simplification results. Support on supplier auditing process and audit plan.

- Establish and drive a Gemba walk methodology that drives cross functional focus on the supplier production line and quickly solves impediments to flow.

- Assist suppliers and supplier performance team in Lean plan execution by leading Kaizen events developing simple solutions to eliminate “constrains”, developing pull systems where flow is not possible, training personnel, and other activities to improve supplier performance

- Prepare Lean review presentations and pitch to business leaders on Sourcing and Lean business reviews.

- Coach, train and mentor Sourcing organization, Supplier performance engineers, GCL on the fundamentals and principals of Lean Manufacturing.

Qualifications/Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred)

- Min 5 yrs of experience as a Lean Ldr for a Plant with a record of implementing significant change, in Lead Time and improving inventory turns Yr over Yr, Hands-on experience in Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor and supply chain through strategic projects

- 3-5 Yrs Mfg Experience (roles such as Manufacturing engineering, production supervisor, Industrial engineer)

- Demonstrated Leadership experience

- Strong Influencing skills

Desired Characteristics

- Ability to audit suppliers, process, quality systems or equivalent Auditor certification

- Ability to develop and motivate suppliers and internal team through commitment to meet stakeholders and organization demands.

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

- Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization

- Demonstrated commitment for process improvement

We deliver integrated project solutions to enable large scale electrification and support our customer needs.

The salary range for this position is 94,600.00 - 126,100.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. 94,600.00 - 126,100.00 - 157,700.00 USD Annual

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Projected Closeout Date: November 3, 2025

# Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No